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Posted: Mar 24, 2010
Hi Fellow MTs: I was wondering if anyone that has had their GB out has had any pain with the trocar sites that bothered them. I am 1 month out from GB surgery and it seems as though I have more pain in one of these sites than the others. It is a slight throbbing type pain and I have good days and bad days with some nausea, but not a lot. Luckily I have Phenergan for nausea. I know that some people have GB symptoms after surgery but it was to the point that I had to have it out regardless. Thanks for any recommendations. I think sitting here typing 8-10 hours a day is the real culprit too as I do feel better when I am standing up, but I have to work for pay bills and buy food. There are definitely pros and cons to this surgery. Thanks to all, Pauline.
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Are you doing any lifting? - HelloKitty
[ In Reply To ..]I had mine done about 10 years ago, but I remember one of the main activities I was warned against was any lifting/dragging activity as that could lead to pull and complications.
The only thing my surgeon was really concerned about was anything pulling/stretching/dragging in nature. Because I had a manual transmission on my car, he even instructed me not to drive as the simple act of shifting could lead to complications.
I wish I could be more helpful, but it's been so long I don't remember much about it; it was pretty simple and painless, so I've kind of forgotten the details.
Hope you feel better!
Post 1 yr GB surgery - Christina
[ In Reply To ..]I still have pain like I did before. I talked to my dr and he told me that I might have a clogged duct. Okay, then why go through all of the trouble of getting it out. It seems to occur most when eating spicy or fatty food. He told me to give it sometime,and if it continues then we will proceed with an ultrasound. The pain seems to go away,but it is not as severe as it was. I remember being extremely sore after my surgery. Good luck. I hope this helps.
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